Illinois

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Illinois. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

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AV legislation

Authorizes AV testing with a human operator

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Motorcycle Helmet Required?

No helmet laws. Universal helmet law repealed 1970.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

4 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

81-86: renewal every 2 years
87 and over: renewal every year
75 and over: road test required

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

Zero tolerance for some drugs

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

THC per se (5 ng)

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

70

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

70

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

55

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

55

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

65

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

55

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

After 30 days

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Ignition Interlocks

Mandatory for all convictions; highly incentivized for first convictions

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Open container laws

Yes

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Repeat Offender Laws

Yes

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Increased penalty for high BAC

0.16

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

6 months

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Child Restraint Required

Under 2 yrs under 40 lbs and under 40" in rear-facing child restraint
Under 8 yrs

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

8-15 yrs
Over 40 lbs in rear seat if only lap belt available

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

Nighttime driving: 18 years
Driving with passengers: 17 years

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

9

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

50 (10)

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

Sun-Thurs: 10 p.m. - 6 a.m
Fri-Sat: 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

First 12 months: no more than 1 under 20

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Type of Law

Primary

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Who is Covered?

16 and over

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In What Seat?

All

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

Drivers under 19. Primary law.

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Hand-Held Ban?

Yes. Primary law.

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

Yes. Primary law.

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Speed Cameras: State Law

Permitted by state law and city ordinance

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

In construction or maintenance zones (only when workers are present); in safety zones - within 1/8th of a mile of a school or park district used for recreational purposes in municipalities with a population of 1 million or more inhabitants (only within certain hours)

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

Permitted by state law

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

Specified jurisdictions
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